Working-mens' and boys' shell knives

[Ridgegrass]

Just a bunch of knives sold on counter cards in dime stores, drug stores, and bait shops, many for probably less than a dollar, in the 40's and 50's. Colonials and Imperials. "Shell" construction with plastic covers. I remember my Grandfather using a yellow one to scale a Crappie we caught when I was around 6 years old. Honest and useful old knives. J.O'.

[C-WADE7]

Nice display and good memories.

[woodwalker]

Just a bunch of knives sold on counter cards in dime stores, drug stores, and bait shops, many for probably less than a dollar, in the 40's and 50's. Colonials and Imperials. "Shell" construction with plastic covers. I remember my Grandfather using a yellow one to scale a Crappie we caught when I was around 6 years old. Honest and useful old knives. J.O'.

Great display of knives with fond memories attached. Love it!!

[FRJ]

Just a bunch of knives sold on counter cards in dime stores, drug stores, and bait shops, many for probably less than a dollar, in the 40's and 50's. Colonials and Imperials. "Shell" construction with plastic covers. I remember my Grandfather using a yellow one to scale a Crappie we caught when I was around 6 years old. Honest and useful old knives. J.O'.

These are really nice knives, J.O'.
I like the concept. I've got several like these. I'll have to scramble in the next few days and get some pictures.
Great post!

[Ridgegrass]

Thanks all. J.O'.

[garddogg56]

The old shell Imperials and Colonials got me by fine as a kid
The bottom one a Hammer Brand was my first switchblade

[FRJ]

The old shell Imperials and Colonials got me by fine as a kid
The bottom one a Hammer Brand was my first switchblade

Nice knives, garddogg.